Q37 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Cancelled) · Botany
"The Evil Quartet" of biodiversity loss includes which of the following ?
- AOver-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Air pollution; Co-extinctions
- BHabitat loss and fragmentation; Air pollution; Water pollution; Co-extinctions
- Correct answerCHabitat loss and fragmentation; over-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Co-extinctions
- DOver-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Soil pollution; Co-extinctions
Solution
The term 'The Evil Quartet' is used to describe the four major causes of biodiversity loss.
These four causes are:
1. Habitat loss and fragmentation
2. Over-exploitation
3. Alien species invasions
4. Co-extinctions
Pollution (air, water, or soil) is not considered one of the four components of 'The Evil Quartet'.
Answer: Habitat loss and fragmentation; over-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Co-extinctions
These four causes are:
1. Habitat loss and fragmentation
2. Over-exploitation
3. Alien species invasions
4. Co-extinctions
Pollution (air, water, or soil) is not considered one of the four components of 'The Evil Quartet'.
Answer: Habitat loss and fragmentation; over-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Co-extinctions
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.